Euphonix SH612 manual Connections, Route Manager, Configuration and Patches

Euphonix SH612 Studio Hub User Guide

Chapter 3: Standalone MADI Routing

This configuration requires an SH612 with non-ES firmware loaded (check that the firmware version number displayed on the LCD at startup does not have “ES” after it). This is the standard mode of operation for the Studio Hub.

3.1Connections

If you have not done so, first check that the SH612’s Control port is set to RS422. See page 9. Then to enable control of the SH612 from the configuration PC:

1.Connect one end of a 9-pin straight-through serial cable (DE-9 connector) to the SH612 Control port.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to an RS-422 to RS-232 adapter. The RS- 422 end of the adapter should be connected to the cable.

3.Connect the RS-232 end of the adapter to the configuration PC serial port. (You may need a female to female RS-232 adapter

3.2Route Manager

This section discusses the standalone SH612 Route Manager application. Using the Route Manager is a three step process represented by three tabs (across the top of the interface) to expose editing pages.

Open the Route Manager application by double-clicking on the Route Manager appli- cation icon on the Windows desktop.

Three tabs at the top of the router access different functions:

•Configurations and Patches: store MADI configurations and routes.

•Routing: build or change signal routing to and from each MADI device.

•Edit Current Configuration: define hardware types, number of Decks, Con- verters and Hubs.

3.2.1Configuration and Patches

Begin by selecting the Configurations and Patches tab and make a new configuration in the Configuration window. Several configuration types are available in the New menu. Activate your configuration by double-clicking it or selecting it and pressing the Open button. It is active when it has a red check mark next to it. Then use the Patches window to create and name a new patch.

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